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SRI is collaborating with the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), under the Ministry of Defense, Japan, to propel groundbreaking research through the new Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute (DISTI). Together, we're harnessing the power of deep technology solutions to address critical national security issues for Japan. We’re excited for this next step in a 60-year journey with our Japanese partners to tackle the complex security challenges of the 21st century. Read more: https://bit.ly/3NKIzSg

SRI’s telemanipulation software, XRGo, was awarded an ISPE (International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers) award for Future Software Trends in Pharma! ISPE’s Robotics Applications of the Year Awards recognizes robotics technologies and software applications that will impact the pharmaceutical industry – like XRGo. Congratulations to the XRGo team! Learn more about XRGo at www.sri.com/product/xrgo

Today marks nearly 55 years since the first message was sent over ARPANET, the precursor to today’s internet. SRI hosted one of the four original network nodes, along with UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Utah. The very first transmission on the ARPANET was on October 29, 1969 – it was a logon from UCLA to SRI. By 1972, the ARPANET comprised 37 computers. “The ARPANET story reminds us that true innovation often requires patience and collaboration. Moving from those initial four nodes to today's billions of connected devices didn't happen overnight. It took years of work by researchers across multiple institutions. As we face today's grand challenges – from climate change to cybersecurity – the lesson about the power of sustained, collaborative research becomes even more relevant.” - David Parekh, CEO of SRI

We're thrilled to announce that Peter Marcotullio has been named SRI’s new Senior Vice President of Commercialization. Peter brings over 25 years of experience at SRI in our commercialization, licensing, and patent development areas. Join us in congratulating Peter as he continues leading SRI’s efforts to deliver innovative solutions that address critical global challenges through various commercial pathways. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YC852z

A new kind study from SRI Education and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation provides the first clear estimate of the teachers needed to meet current demands for visual and performing arts students in California and provides recommendations for school administrators, higher education institutions, arts organizations, and funders on closing the gap. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dYWHSw

Did you know SRI helped launch the Monterey Bay Aquarium? This Sunday it celebrated its 40th birthday. Dive into our latest PARC Forum replay to hear from industry leaders — including the aquarium's executive director, Julie Packard — as they discuss the future of the living ocean. The panel, moderated by Rosa Tuirán from KQED’s Deep Look, featured Packard, Stanford’s Fiorenza Micheli, and SRI’s Julie Bert. Watch the replay: https://bit.ly/4e1kq4x #PARCForum

This week, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched its Europa Clipper mission, the first designed to conduct a detailed study of Jupiter's moon Europa. Equipped with imagers from SRI, the spacecraft will perform nearly 50 flybys of the icy moon, mapping the surface in hopes of finding conditions where life might exist. Read more about SRI's imagers aboard the mission: https://bit.ly/3RlCtKh (Img credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SETI Institute)

We're seeking skilled and qualified mentors and entrepreneurs to support Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)'s Commercial Accelerator companies in high-priority technical areas! As one of the Commercial Accelerators, SRI will facilitate rapid commercialization of DARPA-funded technologies. This role will advise and assist DARPA’s Commercial Strategy team and Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative, providing expertise and coaching to program participants in aerospace, robotics, AI, biotechnology, materials science, and other high-priority breakthrough technology areas. Learn more and confirm your interest here: https://hubs.ly/Q02T5g380

Did you know SRI started the first Biological Sonar Laboratory in North America? Created by Thomas Poulter, the lab investigated how mammals - like seals, sea lions, and whales - communicate underwater. Learn more about our work in climate & sustainability: https://bit.ly/4h3uCfA